Hacks On Tap
Vox Media
When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy, and John Heilemann get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you’ll only get from folks who have spent a lifetime in the political trenches of both parties.
From the Vox Media Podcast Network
From the Vox Media Podcast Network
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Apr 2, 2024 • 56min
Gas & Eggs (with John Heilemann)
Renowned political journalist John Heilemann discusses Biden's three presidents event, Trump's holiday messaging, campaign financing, margins of error, debates, gag orders, hush money, and more with Axe & Murphy on this entertaining episode.
Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 2min
Bizarroland (with Bakari Sellers)
Former South Carolina State Rep and political commentator Bakari Sellers joins the Hacks to discuss the propitious political landscape, Trump's showmanship, recent polls, running against the couch, knives, forks, geometry, crime stats, US-Israel relations, third-party candidacies, political maneuvering, and debates on foreign influence and humor in politics.
Mar 19, 2024 • 59min
Nostalgia for Normalcy (with Maggie Haberman)
The podcast discusses Trump's colorful rally, Ohio Senate race, Biden's messaging challenges, and insider gossip with a scoop-master guest. They dive into Trump's legal battles, Ohio Senate primary dynamics, financial contrasts, Manafort's controversies, Biden's campaign strategy, Pence's refusal to endorse Trump, and Electoral College challenges.
Mar 13, 2024 • 59min
Dingbats with Chainsaws (with Amy Walter)
The podcast discusses Biden's State of the Union speech, Katie Britt's rebuttal, state of the race, new campaign ads, loyalty purges, and Trump Lobotomy Academy. They explore behavior, social interactions, economic challenges, messaging strategies, suburban voter behavior, political alliances, Trump's influence, and battleground states for election strategy.
Mar 6, 2024 • 57min
Sore Bruiser (with Jen Psaki and Scott Jennings)
Topics discussed include the aftermath of Super Tuesday, Haley's exit impact, acceptance speeches, messaging strategies, weird-ass campaigns, sore loser rule, and Biden's SOTU speech speculations. Plus, navigating voter demographics, political strategies, crafting a political narrative, financial analysis, third-party candidates impact, and insights on the presidential voting system.
Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 2min
Politicianing (with Sarah Longwell)
The podcast delves into the South Carolina primary aftermath, GOP state, Michigan campaign landscape, Biden's challenges, Trump's allegations. Discussions on Nikki Haley's impact, political strategies, endorsements, comeback potential, strategic voting dynamics, Trump's comments, IVF ruling, third-party candidates, and Trump's 2024 campaign efficiency.
Feb 20, 2024 • 57min
Main Character Energy (with Steve Israel)
Former congressman and savant Steve Israel joins the discussion as they explore kitchen table issues, speculate on State of the Union topics, marvel at Tim Scott's flexibility, and pay tribute to Alexei Navalny. The Hacks also dissect adventures of the 'useful idiot' in Russia, discuss sneaker culture at Sneaker Con, NY-03 race insights, and draw from the Suozzi blueprint.
Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 1min
Riding the Dragon (with Kasie Hunt)
CNN Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst, Kasie Hunt joins Axe and Murphy on Hacks On Tap. They discuss Biden's age, his press conference, the new Michigan, immigration bill negotiations, Trump's geopolitical antics, and more!
Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
Cynicism on Steroids (with Jonathan Martin)
Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist for Politico and a Sublime Hackeroo, joins Gibbs and Murphy to discuss the alleged rigging of the Nevada primary, lackluster opposition to Trump, challenges faced by Democrats, refocusing Biden's messaging, running a cabinet campaign, and the importance of a robust field operation. They also touch on Zbiotics, a pre-alcohol probiotic drink.
Jan 31, 2024 • 59min
Under His Skin
Jonathan Karl, ABC News's chief Washington correspondent, and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos, joins the Hacks to discuss Nikki Haley's campaign and Trump's unpredictable nature. They dive into the unique dynamics of campaigning from courthouses, the importance of reasonableness, and even play chess with irate chimpanzees.
